Hey Bitcoin builders! Bitcoin Core v28 is out with key upgrades: ✅ Testnet4 support ✅ Enhanced DoS protection ✅ Faster node sync with UTXO assume ✅ Package relay to handle Lightning fee spikes Get the new version:

Bitcoin Core

Bitcoin Core 28.0

Bitcoin Core 28.0

Building a Bitcoin or Lightning Network app? Offering in-app Bitcoin purchases could be the key to onboarding users and getting them spending sats ⚡️ Some great tech for this: 💥 @strike💥 MoonPay 💥 @Breez ⚡️ (powered by MoonPay) Let’s build Bitcoin together! 🛠

Just tested the new @speedwallet WooCommerce plugin—it’s impressive⚡️ ✅ Setup in under 5 minutes 🛠 Testnet mode works great ⚡️ Bitcoin, Lightning, and stablecoin payments in seconds 🔧 Simple config for non-tech site operators wanting Bitcoin payments A great option for WooCommerce stores! Check it out:

Speed Bitcoin and Stablecoin Payments for WooCommerce – WordPress plugin | WordPress.org

Congrats to @Mysterious Hamster and @Alby on integrating NOSTR Wallet Connect! 🎉 A big step forward for Lightning wallet interoperability that’s set to unlock some amazing UX possibilities. Great job, everyone—keep pushing forward ⚡ More on NWC here:

Nostr Wallet Connect

An open protocol to connect bitcoin wallets to apps

Friday afternoon meme time. Maybe that’s not a normal fever 😁 Eternal thanks to @Pleb Underground as always for this one!

You send BTC but they receive a USD stablecoin? They send a USD stablecoin but you receive BTC? Send funds around the world for a fraction of a penny? This is what’s possible with Taproot Assets on Lightning. Check out this video from Speed Wallet demoing their new Taproot Assets functionality with their USDTL stablecoin.

In the latest Bitcoin Commerce Roundup, we dive into Bitcoin ATMs—a crucial part of Bitcoin adoption and a classic business model. But watch out: they’re also being misused in a surge of crypto scams targeting older consumers. 🚨 Remember, real businesses and agencies never ask for Bitcoin ATM payments. Stay safe and spread the word!

Madeira tops 100 Businesses now accepting Bitcoin 🏝️

Portuguese circular bitcoin economy hits a big business adoption milestone.

Check out this new feature we’re working on for the Picnic Groups app: "Send All" closes all Lightning channels and sends the bitcoin back to an on-chain address. For the user it all happens in a couple of taps. Powered by the @Breez ⚡️ Lightning SDK Tryout Picnic Groups here:

Picnic Groups

Picnic Groups • a better place for every conversation

Hey San Juan, we're excited to talk scaling bitcoin with the Crypto Monday crew next week! Let’s get in depth on how to grow bitcoin and the Lightning Network together ⚡ See you there!

We’re loving this podcast by Stephan Livera and Tankred Hase. It’s a deep dive into scaling #Bitcoin and various solutions to the “last mile problem” for non-custodial Lightning Network payments like Fedimint and Liquid⚡ Don’t miss it:

Stephan Livera

Can Lightning Liquidity Be Solved with Liquid? With Tankred Hase SLP601

Tankred Hase has experience working with various Bitcoin and Lightning companies such as Lightning Labs and Swan previously. He joins me to talk ab...

Background on the last mile by @npub1uatf9mr3za8xnr0370gl2acc2k7vfeh9dpyf6t426jyasyry4nnqe7n24e

Bitcoin Magazine

Assessing The Lightning Network's Last-Mile Solutions

A look at different solutions to solving the issue of end users interactions with the Lightning network, i.e. the last mile problem.

Integrating your app or website with @BTCPayServer? The Greenfield API offers solutions for (almost) every use-case ⚡ Check out these PHP examples:

GitHub

GitHub - btcpayserver/btcpayserver-greenfield-php

Contribute to btcpayserver/btcpayserver-greenfield-php development by creating an account on GitHub.

For precise control of the internal Lightning Node, dive into our detailed guide:

Velas Commerce

BTCPay Server and LND gRPC: Connecting the Dots | Velas Commerce

Unlock the full potential of your BTCPay Server's LND Lightning Network node with gRPC. Learn how to automate tasks, manage liquidity, and gai...

We’ve been diving deep into channel factories—a potential solution for #Bitcoin scaling. But their viability hinges on a covenant upgrade that could impact Bitcoin’s fungibility 🤔 Explore more on covenants in this insightful article:

Soft-Fork/Covenant Dependent Layer 2 Review

On-chain wallets achieve a roughly 1-1 mapping of transactions to transactions:for every economic transaction that a user performs, roughly one blo...

Sounds like inspiration for tomorrow's San Juan Bit Devs : )

Got a WordPress WooCommerce site? Add #Bitcoin and #Lightning payments easily with https://btcpayserver.org/⚡ Extensions and deployment options are available for all skill levels—no matter if you’re just starting out or a bitcoin pro. The only limit is your imagination. Check it out!

Did you know you can pay for a VPN with #Bitcoin? 🦈 Surfshark has you covered, including #Lightning payments! ⚡ We tested it out today, it’s smooth and when you pay with bitcoin there are no worries about subscription fees. If you're looking for a VPN and want to support a Bitcoin-friendly business, give them a try!

Surfshark

Best VPN service that accepts Bitcoin (& other cryptocurrencies)

Buy a VPN with Bitcoin in three simple steps. Explore how to get your crypto VPN and why cryptocurrency is a safe way to pay for your online privac...

Looking for a Bitcoin-focused alternative to scammy group chats? 📱 Need a space to post events, services, and get paid in #Bitcoin? PicnicMore.com integrates Breez SDK for self-custody wallets and Voltage Cloud nodes for low-cost #Lightning payments. No bots, no altcoins—just secure, community-focused chat.

🚀 Working on a guide to help you choose the best test network for your #Bitcoin projects! So far, we’re covering: ➡️ Regtest ➡️ Simnet ➡️ Signet ➡️ Mutinynet ➡️ Testnet3 ➡️ Testnet4 Did we miss any? Your feedback is welcome! 🙌

🌐 The “last mile” problem for #Bitcoin payments: rising network fees can make both on-chain and Lightning payments unfeasible for everyday use. Explore current and future solutions like e-cash, Liquid sidechains, and channel factories in our latest roundup and this Bitcoin Magazine article. 📖👇 📰 Read more: Bitcoin Commerce Newsletter:

Bitcoin Commerce is coming to retail near you

Business adoption for in-person Bitcoin payments are gathering steam.

Bitcoin Magazine:

Bitcoin Magazine

Assessing The Lightning Network's Last-Mile Solutions

A look at different solutions to solving the issue of end users interactions with the Lightning network, i.e. the last mile problem.

Exploring Vancouver’s Bitcoin Boom 🌆 Discover how 80+ merchants are embracing #Bitcoin payments across Vancouver! Plus: 🔹 Bitcoin Magazine article by npub1uatf9mr3za8xnr0370gl2acc2k7vfeh9dpyf6t426jyasyry4nnqe7n24e tackles the last-mile problem in payments 🔹 @Breez_Tech brings Lightning to diverse apps 🔹 Spanish guide simplifies Bitcoin for Business 🔹 Strike Black API now open for all devs 🔹 Plus, our meme of the week! 😁 👉 Read it here:

Bitcoin Commerce is coming to retail near you

Business adoption for in-person Bitcoin payments are gathering steam.

¿Interesad@ en aceptar bitcoin en su negocio? Esta guía es perfecta para comprenderlo de manera simple y clara. Descúbrala aquí: 👉

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Building Bitcoin-based apps with #Bitcoin Core? Explore this comprehensive API reference guide for detailed RPC info and curl examples. Start building now! 👉

RPC API Reference — Bitcoin

This site aims to provide the docs you need to understand Bitcoin and start building Bitcoin-based applications.